by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, News
Father Oscar Lukefahr, leader of the Association of the Miraculous Medal based in Perryville, MO, died at the end of a very brief illness. He was diagnosed with cancer in mid-July.) The website states… For several years as our Spiritual Director, Father Luke has...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2015 | Formation, News
S. Janet Gildea write of Completing Discernment in the latest issue of E-Voc, the electronic newsletter from the Vocation Team of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati for single women wondering what new thing God is calling forth in their lives. On June 27 two women...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2015 | Formation
“Blame” – Fr. Patrick Griffin continues his series “Considering Consecrated Life” Certain stories in our Bible contain lines which seem unexpected and unusual. When I recognize one of these stories being read, I pay more attention to hear that...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2015 | News, Systemic change
Under the title “What Do the Poor Need? Try Asking Them” David L. Kirp writes in the Sunday Review of a principle that is bedrock for the Vincentian Family approach to systemic change. Invite everyone to the table, especially those most affected! He...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In Matthew’s 10th chapter, Jesus calls the disciples together and, as it says, “gives them authority” over the unclean spirits and diseases and illnesses. And by authority, Matthew means the power Jesus himself has been exercising, Jesus’ own power given Him by the...
